“The US Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of 13 newly granted patents for Apple Inc. today,” Jack Purcher reports for Patently Apple.

“This morning’s first granted patent report covers a single knockout patent that has never been revealed before,” Purcher reports. “The patent reveals a next generation microstrip styled cellular antenna that, according to Apple, will be used for future products such as notebooks, a wristwatch and other wearable computers and beyond.”

Purcher reports, “It may even be used in covert applications. Yes, another James Bond Classic invention from the Crazy Ones in Cupertino.”

Much more, including Apple’s patent application illustrations, in the full article here.

Appreciate the sarcasm boys, one of my own spesh-shee-alities, but everything I asked for in a new Mac Book Pro doesn’t seem unreasonable and pushes the envelope forward as is Apple’s usual wont. Taser, missiles, erotic massage, anti-grav and the like are really more 2013-14 embellishments.

Maybe Apple will build their own network? I know, that will take a bit of time. But with all their billions it wouldn’t be a bad investment I shouldn’t think. And it would seem to mesh nicely in general with where they are going.

@ DX. If you’ve been following the other patents regarding cellular antennas built into macbooks then it’s simply a refinement of the antenna concept so that there’s no bulky or visible antenna on the macbook. The smaller antenna would also now allow a device like an iPod nano-like watch to actually be a phone as well. That’s would be cool, hence the reference to the Dick Tracy watch. There’s also a link to the actual patent if you need more information. It’s pretty clear to me and the refinement really makes it “Apple-like.” design wise.